In a “must-win game,” it takes all hands on deck to steer the ship in the right direction. Whether or not the NBA Cup is worthy of must-win status is up for debate, but in a game that could have decided whether the San Antonio Spurs advance past group play, the team received contributions up and down the roster. Everyone played a part in San Antonio’s 115-102 win over the Portland Trail Blazers.

It started with the Spurs’ only available star. De’Aaron Fox has re-established himself as an All-Star caliber player in Victor Wembanyama’s absence. He’s scored 20 or more points in his last 6 games, and dominated the game on Wednesday with 37 points, 8 assists, and 3 steals. He weaved his way around the Blazers’ pressure with his tight handle, finished in the paint with floaters and jumpers, and

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